Free admission for all with a suggested donation of $5, a small neighborhood museum with rotating…read moreexhibits that reflect current events.

I would call this a hidden gem in Torrance. I had heard about it, but finally decided to visit…read more Best part, it's free. No charge. It's located in the civic center, in the back, so you can't see it off of the street. It's almost a game of hide and seek, where you need to find it. Even when I did finally find it, I wasn't sure I was at the right place or if it was even open. However, I was not disappointed when I finally walked inside. It's a teeny place. More like a gallery than what I would call a museum. Open floor plan. Great art though. An eclectic collection of paintings and mixed media when I visited. There were a couple other parties viewing the artwork. Not crowded. Parking: Free lot.

Easily the best studio I've been a member of. Women owned, really great staff, calm and productive…read moreenvironment, top notch customer service. I can't say more great things. I am so lucky that I have access to such a place in my tiny little town by the sea!

This is the best ceramic studio in the South Bay! It's so big and so professionally run. It feels…read morelike a true community with artists selling their wears and classes going on all the time. We've been a member now for a couple of months and we're so happy!

A great local gallery with original paintings, beach art, prints and cool art gifts. The owner…read morelikes to collect/offer vintage rock band or surf photos by famous photographers and interesting rare vintage movie/Advertising posters. Everyone loves the miniature blue wood lighthouse sculptures. I overheard someone ordering a personalized one. Nice staff. Dog friendly. Close to Becker's Bakery, lots of restaurants and walking distance to The Strand and Manhattan Beach Pier. Oh and they do custom picture framing too.

We recently had some original artwork framed, and Kim was so incredibly helpful, careful, and…read morepersonally invested (she was also a fan of the artist, and drove to Santa Monica herself to ensure we got the preferred type of glass and frame). She really went beyond to deliver the highest quality framing in a timely way. Highly recommend our neighborhood business!

I think this is my favorite art gallery of all time, and it's gate kept for a good reason. The…read moreliteral entrance is modeled after ancient Chinese palace gates, how's that for gate keeping? Anyway, for those not in the know, Chen Art Gallery is tucked away in the Sunrider office building. You have to call to make an appointment and parking is free on the street. But it's all free so book away! Anyway, once you're in, there's a heavy emphasis on no phones or photography, and you'll discover why once you step foot inside. Holly was an amazing tour guide and knows her Chinese history really well, better than most of us probably. Anyway, where to even start? There's 15 rooms of artifacts from all dynasties of China, as young as Qing dynasty up to the 19th century to as old as 3000BC. And you'll be seeing things from authentic thrones to lavish silk embroideries to beautiful jade to sculptures to ceramics to gold, gold and more gold. Everything is carefully curated and honestly, if photos got out, big museums might hound them to borrow their exhibits hah! Anyway, you will be blown away by the sheer proportion of this lowkey museum/art gallery and by the sheer quantity AND quality of everything in here. This is a must visit and I'm very lucky to live so close by cause I hope to visit again in the future. Props to Dr. Chen for having such good taste and literally paying for all of this!

Amazing historical art , well worth the time spent. The docent was well informed and provided…read moreamazing insights into the history and values of these incredible art pieces

Such a fun event ! It is bigger than I initially realized so wear comfortable walking shoes, The…read moremap with the stops was insightful. Multiple stages with live music and tons of food vendors. Most of the local businesses participate. The event admission is free and most of the art for sale is affordable. I'll definitely go back next year !

I must say, this was one of the nicest Art venues I've been to. Lots of businesses participated,…read morelots of different types of art to gaze at and enjoy, some live music, few food trucks, some food & drink - did I forget anything? Ahh, the great community that comes together and supports them. My daughter would love it & another talented photographer friend of mine too!! They will have another one in the summer next year. Their also on Facebook too :)

I signed up for a class here and I'm very impressed with it. It has a clear curriculum, the…read moreteachers are professional with many years of experience. It's taught at a good pace. The beginner class has a great selection of templates to choose for your 1st project. I would absolutely recommend this school to anyone interested in learning. The class is priced appropriately. Glass supplies and tools are pricier than I expected but now I know why the finished pieces are so pricey in stores. Soon I'll be able to make my own!

This place is not worth the money. Staff has attitude and what you pay for is low quality. the…read morebuilding looks sketchy too.

The Joslin Center is a great place to take all kinds of art classes. They have wonderful classes…read morefor children teens and adults. There's a wide range of classes. classes. The classes around the Torrance Recreation Department. You can pick up a schedule of classes at the Torrance Main Library. www.torranceca.gov and click on class registration and class schedule to see class information. They have so many different classes, you're sure to find something that interests everyone. I took a drawing class here when I was young and learn to draw. What a Wonderful class. Such dedicated enthusiastic teachers make learning a delight. They have many special seasonal and holiday classes. Be sure to sign up early as many classes fill up. There is a discount for Torrance residence. The ceramics classes are particularly excellent. They have a wide range of classes from kids on the wheel, teen ceramic studio, ceramic sculpture, outrageous creative clay, family clay fun, to open ceramic studio time and workshops. A ceramic locker is $9 for a small and $11 for a large. They offer a great drawing program, with classes that are patient with thise just starting to draw. Botanical drawing, portrait, character, cartooning and Manga classes are available. They teach painting, watercolors and acrylics. There are pastel classes and decorative painting, as well as open studio sessions. Lots of great options. Even the expert will find inspiration.Jewelry making, including cadting snd metalworking for jewelry classes sre offered here. They have a great silver clay basics class and the more advanced metalsmithing class, as well. Here is your chance to make it and flaunt it. Your inner artists, needs a little nurturing. You can find it here. If you want to learn something new, explore a passion or you have bored kids at home during the summer time, be sure to check it out.

I took classes here as a kid in the '70s. Many fond memories climbing the abstract concrete…read moresculptures out back and doing groovy latter-day hippie activities like finger painting and leaf tracing. Also learned Cloisonne and still have a couple of the pieces I made. Glad to see the place is still around in some incarnation.

Don't let the serious name fool you, this is a very relaxed, large ceramic studio with membership…read morespace and classes available and a beautiful storefront gallery in the front. I was looking for space in the Southwest part of LA and couldn't believe my luck when I found C.A.R.I. The space is large and the artists are welcoming and professional. I highly recommend this place for classes, or to join or to purchase some amazing clay art. The gallery has some of the most innovative clay work I've seen with both functional and sculptural clay on display.